Swahili is the name for some of the inhabitants of the Kenya, Tanzania, Somali, and Mozambique coasts, Zanzibar, and E Congo. Descendants of black Africans and Arab traders (who came to the E African coast about A.D. 500), the Swahili do not form a cohesive ethnic group but are loosely united by common economic pursuits (especially trade), by cultural traditions, and particularly by the use of the Swahili language.
Islam established its presence in the East African coast from around 1012 AD, when the traders from the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula continued to journey to these parts during monsoon seasons and to interact with the local people through trade, intermarriage, and an exchange of ideas. Because of this interaction, most of the Swahili today are Muslim. The unifying force of Islam consolidated into an amalgam of otherwise different ethnicities and provided an enduring common identity for many of the people in coastal East Africa. The Swahili follow a very strict and orthodox form of Islam. They believe in jinns and most men wear protective amulets around their necks, which contain verses from the Koran. Divination is practiced through Koranic readings. Often the diviner incorporates verses from the Qu'ran into treatments for certain diseases. On occasion, he instructs a patient to soak a piece of paper containing verses of the Qu'ran in water. With this ink infused water, literally containing the word of Allah, the patient will then wash his body or drink it to cure himself of his affliction. It is only prophets and teachers of Islam who are permitted to become medicine men among the Swahili.
The early African religion is shamanism.
an African place in a story of African religion storytelling to remember memories in Africa
This influences of African religion can be seen in gospel music, certain shamanistic practices in some churches, and liberation theology. Rastafari mixes Ethiopian elements with Judeo-Christian religion.
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they belong to the African traditional religion found in Ghana, in the upper-east region
Swahili isn't a religion it is the African language spoke in the east Africa
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The Swahili's are Sunni Muslims
Well I'm not from Africa but if you go to Epcot, their is an Africa and their is a lot of information.
There is no single "African religion," so there is no answer to the question.
The traditional African religion influenced most African art, but Christianity influenced Ethiopian art.
The traditional African religion influenced most African art, but Christianity influenced Ethiopian art.
An African traditionalist is an adherent of an African traditional religion.
Do you really think that all African Americans are of the same religion! If you do, you are basing that belief on...
Xzibit's religious beliefs are not publicly known. He has not publicly stated his affiliation with any particular religion.
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All drums dont require religion. Just because you specialize in African drums doesnt mean you have to be associated with any african religion or any religion at all. Percussionists generally have knowledge on every instrument.